Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer out; Alia Bhatt looks majestic in this Sanjay Leela Bhansali film!

The trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ has been released online. Alia Bhatt plays the titular role in the film and is also has a special appearance by Ajay Devgn. The film is scheduled to hit screens on February 25, 2022. Bhansali and Dr Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios are jointly producing it.

The film is is loosely based on the true story of Gangubai Harjivandas, popularly known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose life was documented in the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by S Hussain Zaidi. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha have adapted it for the screen.

Gangubai was one of the most famous madams from brothels in Mumbai’s infamous red light area, Kamathipura. As per reports, she came to Mumbai from Gujarat with her partner, Ramnik Lal, who betrayed and sold her off. She was pushed into prostitution and went on to foster ties with many underworld dons and even got a hold over certain portions in Mumbai. She later became the madam of a brothel and is said to have championed the rights of sex workers. She worked for the upliftment of women and orphans in the area of Kamathipura.

While Alia plays Gangubai’s role, the film also has Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa in prominent roles.